With Patrick Lalime again strong in goal, Peter Schaefer scored a tiebreaking goal 7:30 into the third period to help the Senators to a 3-1 victory over Philadelphia on Saturday. Ottawa ended Philadelphia's five-game unbeaten streak.

``He had some awesome saves,'' said Mike Fisher, who scored Ottawa's first goal. ``He kept us in it and he was the story for our team. The win can be attributed to him.''

Lalime made 27 saves as the Senators won their third straight game and seventh in their last eight.

``Patrick has been consistent all year,'' said Daniel Alfredsson, who assisted on Fisher's goal. ``He had a so-so training camp but since we started in October, he's been great for us.''

Lalime, who has lost only two of his last 15 starts (10-2-3), credited his teammates for his success.